The new provincial fire marshal is from Darling's Island and went to Hampton High.
Doug Browne takes over for Norman Thibodeau who retired after a 33 year career including two as the provincial fire marshal.
After high school, Browne joined the Canadian Armed Forces and studied at the Royal Military College where he received a degree in mechanical engineering.
He is currently completing a masters' degree in disaster and emergency management through Royal Roads University in Victoria, B.C.